Monthly Archives: November 2023

New Joint – Chuck Strangers

Chuck Strangers – “A Forsaken Lover’s Plea” (ChuckStrangers.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Graymatter-produced title track from the Pro Era member’s forthcoming album dropping March 2024.

New Joint – KRS-One

KRS-One – “50 More Years Of Hip-Hop” (@IAmKRSOne / 2023)

The Blastmaster looks towards the future of Hip-Hop throughout this raw dose of stripped-down boom-bap.

New Joint – Rim

Rim – “Stone Ave” (DaVillins.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Rim reps for the borough of Brooklyn over production from M.O.P.’s Fizzy Womack on this track lifted from the recent “Rimbrandt 2: Metal Canvas” album.

New Joint – iLLAH

iLLAH – “Desire” (iLLAH.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Taken from the talented Canadian lyricist’s new Nino Lucania-produced album “One Way Mirror”.

New Joint – E-40

E-40 ft. Ladybug Mecca – “Lift It” (@E40 / 2023)

Produced by Rick Rock and taken from the Bay Area legend’s new album “Rule Of Thumb: Rule 1”.

New Joint – Masta Ace & Marco Polo / Stricklin / Speech / E Smitty

Masta Ace & Marco Polo ft. Stricklin, Speech & E Smitty – “Life Music” (FatBeats.Com / 2023)

One of the greatest emcees of all-time, Masta Ace returns with uplifting rhymes and food for thought alongside Stricklin on this lead single off the forthcoming Marco Polo-produced album “Richmond Hill”.

New Joint – Mikey D / Bumpy Knuckles / Mr Scratch Hook

Mikey D ft. Bumpy Knuckles & Mr Scratch Hook – “Park Jam Legends” (@MikeyDstruction / 2023)

Timeless skills are on display throughout this aptly-titled track from the two New York giants.

New Joint – Stan Ipcus

Stan Ipcus – “Big Daddy Ip” (@StanIpcus / 2023)

NY’s Stan Ipcus gets busy over the classic “Blind Alley” sample on this self-produced BDK-inspired track. Long live the Ip!

New Joint – GEAR

GEAR – “Photo Opps” (@GEARWasHere / 2023)

Intriguing rhymes and speaker-shaking beats from the Dallas, Texas artist’s self-produced album “SERAPH” dropping December 1st on the UK’s mighty Potent Funk label.

New Joint – The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed – “Stand On It” (TheBadSeed6.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Brooklyn’s Bad Seed delivers swaggering punchlines over heavy-duty Nottz beats on this lead single from his new album “Irene Taylor’s Grandson”.

New Joint – K Zorro

K Zorro – “Best Version” (@KGuavara / 2023)

New Guardz member K Zorro goes on a journey of personal growth and evolution throughout this Isaiah 22-produced track off his forthcoming album “Note To Self”.

New Joint – 74db / Big L

Big L – “Put It On – 74db Remix” (74db / 2023)

The UK’s 74db places the classic punchline-heavy rhymes of the late, great Big L over crisp beats and an infectious piano sample for this quality remix.

New Joint – Rhook Beats / Len-Dor

Rhook Beats ft. Len-Dor – “Stand Strong” (RhookBeats.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Taken from Trinidad and Tobago-based producer Rhook Beats’ new album “Strong Words”.

New Joint – Sean Links

Sean Links – “Follow The Leader” (@LinksTheVillain / 2023)

Slick, confident rhymes from North Carolina’s Links on this B. Leafs-produced track.

New Joint – Daniel Son x Wino Willy

Daniel Son x Wino Willy – “And 1” (FxckRxp.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Canada’s always-impressive Daniel Son drops a gem off his “Gris-Gris” album produced entirely by New Orleans-based beat king Wino Willy.

New Joint – Tesla’s Ghost & Purpose

Tesla’s Ghost & Purpose – “Royal Resolve” (TeslasGhost.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

UK / US collabo rawness off the duo’s recent album “B.L.O.O.D. (Blood Lines Of Original Dynasties)”.

New Joint – Renelle 893

Renelle 893 – “Gentleman” (Renelle893.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

London’s Renelle 893 returns with an atmospheric Bay29-produced track via the High Focus label.

New Joint – Nita Slay / Hunny

Nita Slay ft. Hunny – “Goddess Know Peace” (TheMellos7.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Produced by Jamar Johnson.

New Joint – Superbad Solace

Superbad Solace – “Son Don’t Chill” (SuperbadSolace.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Queens, NY’s Superbad Solace passes on some wisdom to the next generation with this latest track to be lifted from his Mono En Stereo-produced album “Sol Controller 3”.

New Joint – Essa & Pitch 92

Essa & Pitch 92 – “Heavyweight” (FirstWordRecords.BandCamp.Com / 2023)

Ellis Dawg-directed video to accompany the impressive lead single off the forthcoming Essa / Pitch 92 album due to drop in 2024.